Oh heck yes—Amish Hamburger Steak is pure comfort food done right 🥩🤍 Simple ingredients, big cozy flavor, and that rich onion gravy? Elite.
🥩 Amish Hamburger Steak (The Best Version)
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Onion Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the patties
In a bowl, mix beef, milk, crackers, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder just until combined.
Shape into oval or round patties (about ½-inch thick). - Brown the steaks
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until nicely browned.
Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy). - Cook the onions
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and golden (about 8–10 minutes). - Make the gravy
Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire. Bring to a gentle simmer. - Simmer everything together
Return hamburger steaks to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low 20–25 minutes, until tender and cooked through. - Serve hot
Spoon plenty of onion gravy over the top 😌
🍽 Best Served With
- Creamy mashed potatoes (non-negotiable)
- Buttered egg noodles
- Green beans or corn
- Fresh Amish-style dinner rolls
🔥 Amish Kitchen Tips
- Milk + crackers = ultra-tender patties
- Low, slow simmer = melt-in-your-mouth texture
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version, baked version, or the extra-rich “church supper” gravy upgrade 😉
